History Mystery

No other clues are needed – the hair gives away the decade. This picture is from the '80s, no question.
But where? And who are the people reading intently? What was the event?
If you know anything about this picture or the people in it, let us know at editor@starkvilledailynews.com and we'll put your answer in next week's edition.
We didn't get a single guess about last week's picture, which showed several mustachioed men picking through the aftermath of a fire. Maybe this variety of hair will jog more memories.